Keeping the blogosphere posted on the goings on of the world of submarines since late 2004... and mocking and belittling general foolishness wherever it may be found. Idaho's first and foremost submarine blog. (If you don't like something on this blog, please E-mail me; don't call me at home.)

Tuesday, November 16, 2004

China "Apologizes" for Sub Intrusion

China has privately "explained" the "regrettable" intrusion of one of their submarines into Japanese territorial waters, according to this article from The Australian. Japan announced the conversation in which the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister discussed the intrusion with the Japanese ambassador in Beijing. It looks like China doesn't have to make an official announcement, while Japan does get to announce it, and everyone comes away as happy as can be expected... with the exception of the CO and most likely the crew of the Chinese submarine in question. He violated the first rule of submariners: Never let the bastards know you're there until the first torpedo explodes.

About Me

I'm Joel Kennedy -- a married, 50-something year old retired submarine officer and esophageal cancer survivor with three kids who has finally made the transition to civilian life. Politically, I'm a Radical Moderate. (If you don't like something on this blog, please E-mail me. Don't call me at home.)